I am pursuing a 16 unit property in Kentucky. Other than speaking with a mortgage broker, almost all the local lenders (commercial) mentioned they would have a hard time servicing a loan of this type to an out of sta...

How does one go about acquiring the skills needed to renovate a property. Things such as knocking down walls, raising ceilings, framing, installing carpet/hardwoods/tiles, ect.? I am a 21 year old college student a...

In my area there are 2 new subdivision under construction.  Developer says we can put a refundable deposit down.  Is it possible to profit this way?  Any laws that would prohibit this activity?  The town is in major g...

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Before jumping into wholesaling, I wanted to make sure all of my ducks were lined up in a row. I spoke to a lawyer about my contracts and the legality of th...

Hello I’m New to RE Investing, Please Help me out of my First Deal. I find this Property on MLS Listed for $399000I Submitted an Offer through Online for $300000 Just to give a Shot.this Place needs Little Renovations...

Hey All!  For those of you starting out, it seems like terms and equations for rental properties is like speaking another language, especially if you are not good at math. I typically type these guides up myself but w...

My Section 8 tenant's daily water usage ranges from 50 - 600 gallons per day.  It is a family of 3 adults and 2 children.  1 full bath and 1 half bath.  Is this normal?

A question for all of you BPers. How do YOU stay involved in real estate investing when life gets in the way?A little background. We started investing last April and picked up 3 rental properties before the end of the...

I need some advice on windows.  This is my first flip, partnership between my friend/neighbor and my wife (realtor) and I.   We disagree on whether to replace (and how) the windows or not.  Comps for this house are al...

I have read and heard over and over again about the importance of having a mentor as a newbie investor. I agree that it is very important as it can save you time and costly mistakes, but just out of curiousity, have a...